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C1 verb 8분 분량

kaydetmek

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At the A1 level, you will mostly see 'kaydetmek' in the context of simple computer or phone use. It means 'to save'. You might learn it when talking about technology or basic classroom instructions. For example, 'Save the file' or 'Save my number'. It is a useful verb to know for basic digital literacy in Turkish. Focus on the present continuous 'kaydediyorum' (I am saving) and the imperative 'kaydet' (save).
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At the A2 level, the meaning expands to include simple registration. You might use it when talking about signing up for a gym, a library, or a basic course. You will also start to use it for recording sounds or short videos on your phone. You should be comfortable using it in the past tense 'kaydettim' (I saved/recorded) and understanding the difference between saving a file and registering a person.
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At the B1 level, you should be able to use 'kaydetmek' in more complex sentences and understand its role as a compound verb. You will encounter it in news stories about recording events or in more professional settings. You should also start noticing the passive form 'kaydedilmek' (to be recorded/saved). You might use it to describe a process, like 'The data is recorded every hour'.
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At the B2 level, 'kaydetmek' becomes a tool for more precise expression. You will use it to describe 'achieving' or 'noting' progress or changes (e.g., 'ilerleme kaydetmek'). It appears frequently in academic texts or business reports. You should understand the nuance of using it for abstract concepts, such as recording a success or a significant increase in sales. Your grammar should accurately reflect the vowel drop and consonant voicing rules.
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At the C1 level, you are expected to use 'kaydetmek' with sophisticated collocations and in various registers. You should distinguish it from synonyms like 'tescil etmek' (legal registration) or 'not etmek' (informal noting). You will use it to describe subtle psychological shifts (e.g., 'zihne kaydetmek') or complex socio-economic trends. You should be able to handle its use in formal speeches, legal documents, and high-level literature where it denotes official documentation or historical recording.
At the C2 level, you have a native-like grasp of 'kaydetmek'. You can use it idiomatically and understand its historical and etymological roots. You recognize its use in classical literature or archaic legal contexts where it might take on slightly different shades of meaning. You can use it to articulate complex ideas about how history is 'recorded' or how human memory 'registers' trauma or joy, using the word with absolute precision in both active and passive voices.
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예시

kaydetmek 30초 만에

  • Kaydetmek primarily means to 'save' (files), 'record' (audio/video), or 'register' (people/data).
  • It is a compound verb: kayıt + etmek, with the first vowel 'ı' dropping during the merge.
  • Always use the accusative case for the object being saved or recorded (e.g., dosyayı, sesi).
  • In formal contexts, it means to achieve or witness a measurable change, like growth or decline.

The Turkish verb kaydetmek is a multifaceted powerhouse of a word that every advanced learner must master. At its core, it represents the act of capturing information and placing it into a permanent or semi-permanent state. Whether you are a student, a professional, or a casual computer user, you will encounter this word daily. It is a compound verb formed from the Arabic-origin noun kayıt (record/registration) and the Turkish auxiliary verb etmek (to do/make). A crucial phonological feature to note is the 'vowel drop' (ünlü düşmesi); the 'ı' in kayıt disappears when it merges with etmek, resulting in kaydetmek rather than kayıtetmek.

Digital Context
In the modern era, this is most commonly used for 'saving' digital files. When you click the floppy disk icon in a program, you are performing the action of kaydetmek.
Administrative Context
It refers to the formal process of registration or enrollment. For instance, signing up for a university course or registering a new citizen in the census involves this verb.
Audio-Visual Context
Recording a video, a voice memo, or a musical track uses kaydetmek. It implies the transition from a live event to a stored medium.

Lütfen yaptığınız değişiklikleri çıkmadan önce kaydetmeyi unutmayın.

— Please do not forget to save the changes you made before leaving.

Beyond these literal meanings, kaydetmek is used in abstract or formal reporting to indicate that a specific result or progress has been achieved. In news broadcasts, you might hear about a company 'recording' a profit or a country 'recording' a decrease in inflation. This usage is highly formal and typical of C1-level proficiency, where the verb acts as a synonym for 'achieving' or 'witnessing' a measurable change.

Şirket bu yıl %20 oranında bir büyüme kaydetti.

— The company recorded a growth of 20% this year.
Observation
In a psychological sense, it can mean 'to notice' or 'to take note of' something in one's mind, similar to the English 'to register'.

Zihnim bu detayı hemen kaydetti.

— My mind registered this detail immediately.

Using kaydetmek correctly requires an understanding of Turkish verb conjugation and case markings. As a transitive verb, it necessitates an object. The object of the action must almost always be in the accusative case (-i, -ı, -u, -ü), unless it is an indefinite general object. Let's explore the various grammatical environments where this word thrives.

The Imperative Form
Often used in software or instructions. 'Kaydet!' means 'Save!' while 'Kaydedin' is the more formal or plural 'Save/Record'.

Numaramı telefonuna kaydet ki sonra beni arayabilesin.

— Save my number to your phone so you can call me later.

In academic or journalistic writing, kaydetmek is frequently paired with abstract nouns like başarı (success), ilerleme (progress), or düşüş (decline). In these contexts, it functions similarly to 'to log' or 'to experience'. This is a hallmark of C1 Turkish, moving away from simple verbs like 'olmak' (to be/become) to more precise descriptive verbs.

Hastanın durumunda hızlı bir iyileşme kaydedildi.

— A rapid recovery was recorded in the patient's condition (Passive voice).
Compound Structures
It can be used with the '-ebil' suffix for possibility: 'Kaydedebilirim' (I can save it). Or with the negative: 'Kaydedemedim' (I couldn't save/record it).

When using it for enrollment, you often specify the location or the system using the dative case (-e, -a). For example, kurs**a** kaydetmek (to register [someone] for the course). Note that if you are registering *yourself*, you would typically use the reflexive-passive form kaydolmak, but the active kaydetmek is used when an authority or an agent performs the action.

Sekreter beni yeni sınıfa kaydetti.

— The secretary registered me for the new class.

The word kaydetmek is ubiquitous in Turkish life, spanning from the most technical environments to the most mundane daily interactions. Understanding its context helps you choose the right nuance during conversation.

In the Office and IT
You will hear this constantly in any white-collar setting. 'Dosyayı kaydettin mi?' (Did you save the file?) is a standard question. IT support will often ask if you 'kaydettiğinizden emin misiniz' (are you sure you saved it?).
In Education
During the start of the semester, known as 'kayıt dönemi' (registration period), administrators use this verb to describe the process of putting students into the system. 'Sizi sisteme kaydediyoruz' (We are registering you into the system).

Güvenlik kameraları hırsızlık anını saniye saniye kaydetti.

— The security cameras recorded the moment of the theft second by second.

In the media and journalism, kaydetmek is the preferred verb for reporting statistics and official statements. Instead of simply saying something happened, journalists use kaydetmek to emphasize that the event was officially noted or measured. For example, 'Sıcaklıklar rekor seviyeye ulaştı' is good, but 'Sıcaklıklarda rekor bir artış kaydedildi' sounds more professional and authoritative.

Bu konuşmayı ileride kullanmak üzere kaydediyorum.

— I am recording this conversation to use in the future.
In the Arts
Musicians 'kaydetmek' their albums in a 'kayıt stüdyosu' (recording studio). Filmmakers 'kaydetmek' their scenes on 'kayıt cihazları' (recording devices).

Even advanced learners can stumble when using kaydetmek. The most frequent errors involve phonology, case selection, and confusing it with similar-looking or similar-meaning verbs.

The 'Vowel Drop' Error
Mistake: Writing kayıtetmek. Correction: In Turkish, certain two-syllable nouns drop their second vowel when combined with 'etmek' if that vowel is 'ı, i, u, ü'. Always write kaydetmek.
Active vs. Passive Confusion
Learners often say 'Kursa kaydettim' when they mean 'I registered for the course'. However, kaydetmek is active. If you did it yourself, you should say 'Kursa kaydoldum'. If you registered someone else, you say 'Onu kursa kaydettim'.

Yanlış: Dosya kaydettim.
Doğru: Dosyayı kaydettim.

— Explanation: You must use the accusative case for specific objects.

Another common mistake is using saklamak (to hide/keep) when you mean to 'save' a file. While saklamak can mean 'to store', in the context of computers and official records, kaydetmek is the standard term. Saklamak implies keeping something safe or hidden from view, whereas kaydetmek implies the creation of a record.

Yanlış: Videoyu telefonuma sakladım.
Doğru: Videoyu telefonuma kaydettim.

Tense Voicing
Remember the 't' to 'd' change: kaydetiyorum is wrong; kaydediyorum is right. This happens because the suffix starts with a vowel.

While kaydetmek is the most versatile term, several other verbs can be used depending on the specific register or nuance you wish to convey. Knowing these will significantly enrich your Turkish vocabulary.

Tescil Etmek
This is a highly formal, legal term for 'to register' or 'to certify'. You would use this for trademarks, land deeds, or official government certifications. It implies a legal validity that kaydetmek alone might not carry.
Yazmak / Not Etmek
If you are simply jotting something down on a piece of paper, yazmak (to write) or not etmek (to take a note) is more natural than kaydetmek, which sounds a bit more like 'entering it into a system'.
Arşivlemek
To archive. This implies saving something for long-term storage rather than active use.

Markayı Türk Patent Enstitüsü'ne tescil ettirdik.

— We registered the brand with the Turkish Patent Institute.

For technical data logging, you might also see veri girişi yapmak (to do data entry). For medical contexts, kayda geçirmek (to put on record) is a common idiomatic alternative that sounds very professional.

Söylediklerini bir kenara not ettim.

— I noted down what you said (less formal than kaydetmek).

발음 가이드

UK /kaj.det.mek/
US /kaj.det.mek/
The primary stress falls on the final syllable: kay-det-MEK.
라임이 맞는 단어
seyretmek (to watch) hayretmek (to wonder) meydetmek (to incline) terketmek (to leave)
자주 하는 실수
  • Pronouncing it as 'kay-it-et-mek' (forgetting the vowel drop).
  • Confusing the 'd' and 't' sounds (it's kay-DET, not kay-TET).
  • Pronouncing the 'y' too harshly like a 'j'.
  • Putting stress on the first syllable.
  • Treating the 'e' in 'det' as a long 'a' sound.
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수준별 예문

1

Bu dosyayı bilgisayara kaydet.

Save this file to the computer.

Imperative form of the verb.

2

Numaramı telefonuna kaydettin mi?

Did you save my number to your phone?

Past tense question.

3

Fotoğrafı buraya kaydediyorum.

I am saving the photo here.

Present continuous tense with consonant voicing (t -> d).

4

Lütfen isminizi kaydedin.

Please record/register your name.

Formal imperative.

5

Videoyu kaydetmek istiyorum.

I want to record the video.

Infinitive form used with 'istemek'.

6

O, mesajı kaydetmedi.

He/she did not save the message.

Negative past tense.

7

Bunu hemen kaydetmelisin.

You must save this immediately.

Necessitative mood (-meli).

8

Şarkıyı kaydettik.

We recorded the song.

First person plural past tense.

1

Yeni öğrencileri sisteme kaydettik.

We registered the new students into the system.

Active usage for administrative registration.

2

Annem sesimi telefona kaydetti.

My mother recorded my voice on the phone.

Direct object 'sesimi' in the accusative case.

3

Ödevi kaydetmeyi unutma.

Don't forget to save the homework.

Infinitive with accusative case (-yi) as an object.

4

Doktor boyumu ve kilomü kaydetti.

The doctor recorded my height and weight.

Listing multiple objects for the verb.

5

Bu program verileri otomatik kaydediyor.

This program saves the data automatically.

Present continuous describing a general function.

6

Toplantıyı kaydetmek yasak mı?

Is it forbidden to record the meeting?

Question using the infinitive as a subject.

7

Bilgileri yanlış kaydetmişsin.

You apparently recorded the information incorrectly.

Inferred past tense (-miş).

8

Onu rehbere kaydettim.

I saved him/her to the contacts (directory).

Use of 'rehber' (directory/contacts).

1

Kamera tüm olanları saniye saniye kaydetti.

The camera recorded everything that happened second by second.

Use of the adverbial phrase 'saniye saniye'.

2

Sekreter, randevuyu deftere kaydetti.

The secretary recorded the appointment in the notebook.

Formal administrative use.

3

Bu bilgiyi bir kenara kaydetmen lazım.

You need to note this information down somewhere.

Compound structure with 'lazım' (necessary).

4

Maçın sonucunu gazeteler böyle kaydetti.

The newspapers recorded the match result like this.

Journalistic context.

5

Tüm harcamalarımı bir uygulamaya kaydediyorum.

I am recording all my expenses into an app.

Using an app as the location (dative case).

6

Sesini kaydetmeme izin verir misin?

Would you allow me to record your voice?

Possessive gerund 'kaydetmeme' (my recording).

7

Sistem hatası yüzünden değişiklikler kaydedilmedi.

The changes were not saved because of a system error.

Passive voice 'kaydedilmedi'.

8

Mühendis verileri hassas bir şekilde kaydetti.

The engineer recorded the data in a precise manner.

Use of the adverbial phrase 'hassas bir şekilde'.

1

Ekonomi son çeyrekte büyük bir büyüme kaydetti.

The economy recorded a major growth in the last quarter.

Abstract usage meaning 'to experience/achieve'.

2

Gözlemciler bölgedeki tüm hareketliliği kaydetti.

Observers recorded all the activity in the region.

Formal observation context.

3

Yazar, anılarını bu kitapta kaydetmiş.

The author has recorded his/her memories in this book.

Literary context using the inferred past tense.

4

Laboratuvarda her değişiklik titizlikle kaydedilir.

Every change is recorded with precision in the laboratory.

Passive voice with the aorist tense (general truth).

5

Bu olay tarihe kara bir leke olarak kaydedildi.

This event was recorded in history as a black stain.

Metaphorical and historical usage.

6

Şirket, müşteri şikayetlerini tek tek kaydediyor.

The company is recording customer complaints one by one.

Business process context.

7

Öğrenci, öğretmenin her kelimesini kaydetmeye çalıştı.

The student tried to record every word of the teacher.

Dative infinitive 'kaydetmeye' with the verb 'çalışmak'.

8

Hava durumu istasyonu sıcaklık değişimlerini kaydeder.

The weather station records temperature changes.

Aorist tense for scientific function.

1

İnsan hakları örgütleri ihlalleri raporlarına kaydetti.

Human rights organizations recorded the violations in their reports.

Formal institutional usage.

2

Sanatçı, doğanın seslerini yeni albümü için kaydetti.

The artist recorded the sounds of nature for his new album.

Creative/Professional audio context.

3

Bu başarı, spor tarihimize altın harflerle kaydedilecek.

This success will be recorded in our sports history in golden letters.

Future passive voice with an idiomatic expression.

4

Zihnim, o anın her ayrıntısını büyük bir netlikle kaydetti.

My mind recorded every detail of that moment with great clarity.

Psychological/Metaphorical usage.

5

Hükümet, enflasyon oranında bir düşüş kaydedildiğini açıkladı.

The government announced that a decrease in the inflation rate was recorded.

Noun clause 'kaydedildiğini' (that it was recorded).

6

Eski metinler, bu hükümdarın adaletli olduğunu kaydeder.

Ancient texts record that this ruler was just.

Historiographical context.

7

Dosyayı farklı bir formatta kaydetmeyi denediniz mi?

Have you tried saving the file in a different format?

Technical troubleshooting context.

8

Kayıt cihazı, ortamdaki en ufak gürültüyü bile kaydedebiliyor.

The recording device can record even the slightest noise in the environment.

Potential mood (-ebilmek).

1

Tarihçiler, bu dönemin toplumsal dönüşümlerini titizlikle kaydetmişlerdir.

Historians have meticulously recorded the social transformations of this period.

Formal past tense with '-dir' suffix for certainty.

2

Bilinçaltımız, farkında olmadığımız pek çok uyaranı kaydeder.

Our subconscious records many stimuli that we are not aware of.

Scientific/Psychological register.

3

Anlaşma metni, tarafların tüm yükümlülüklerini ayrıntılı olarak kaydetmektedir.

The text of the agreement records all the obligations of the parties in detail.

Formal continuous tense '-mekte' used in legal documents.

4

Gelecek kuşaklar, bizim bu ihmallerimizi tarihe kaydedecekler.

Future generations will record these negligences of ours in history.

Philosophical/Reflective usage.

5

Sismograf, yer kabuğundaki en derin titreşimleri bile kaydetti.

The seismograph recorded even the deepest vibrations in the earth's crust.

Technical scientific context.

6

Dava tutanakları, tanığın ifadesini harfiyen kaydetmişti.

The court transcripts had recorded the witness's statement verbatim.

Pluperfect tense 'kaydetmişti'.

7

Yatırımcılar, piyasalardaki bu ani dalgalanmayı endişeyle kaydettiler.

Investors recorded (noted) this sudden fluctuation in the markets with concern.

Financial register; using 'kaydetmek' as 'to note/witness'.

8

Bu keşif, insanlık tarihindeki en büyük dönüm noktalarından biri olarak kaydedildi.

This discovery was recorded as one of the greatest turning points in human history.

Passive voice in a grand historical context.

자주 쓰는 조합

Dosyayı kaydetmek
İlerleme kaydetmek
Başarı kaydetmek
Ses kaydetmek
Sisteme kaydetmek
Görüntü kaydetmek
Rekor kaydetmek
Not kaydetmek
Zihne kaydetmek
Kayıp kaydetmek

자주 쓰는 구문

Farklı kaydet

— Save as. The menu option in software to save a file with a new name or format.

Dosyayı PDF olarak farklı kaydet.

Kaydet ve çık

— Save and exit. A common instruction in digital forms or games.

Ayarları yaptıktan sonra kaydet ve çık butonuna bas.

Otomatik kaydet

— Auto-save. A feature that saves work without user intervention.

Otomatik kaydet özelliği sayesinde çalışmam kaybolmadı.

Kayda geçmek

— To go on record. Used when something is officially documented or mentioned.

Bu sözlerin tutanaklara kayda geçti.

Kayda değer

— Noteworthy or significant. Literally 'worth recording'.

Bu konuda kayda değer bir gelişme yok.

Kayıt altına almak

— To take under record. To officially document or record something.

Toplantıdaki tüm kararlar kayıt altına alındı.

Kayıt dışı

— Off the record or unregistered. Often used for the 'informal economy' (unregistered work).

Kayıt dışı ekonomi ile mücadele ediliyor.

Kayıt olmak

— To register oneself. The intransitive/reflexive counterpart to kaydetmek.

Yarın kursa kayıt olacağım.

Kaydı silinmek

— To have one's registration deleted. Usually used for students leaving a school.

Devamsızlık nedeniyle kaydı silindi.

Kayıt yenilemek

— To renew registration. Common in universities every semester.

Bu hafta kayıt yenileme haftası.

관용어 및 표현

"Kayda geçirmek"

— To put something into official records or history.

Tarihçiler bu savaşı tüm detaylarıyla kayda geçirdi.

Formal
"Altına kaydetmek"

— To record something under a specific heading or category.

Bu masrafı 'eğitim' başlığı altına kaydettim.

Neutral
"Zihne kaydetmek"

— To memorize something deeply or remember a moment vividly.

O gülüşü zihnime kaydettim.

Literary
"Tarihe kaydetmek"

— To mark an event as historically significant.

Bu buluşu tarih altın harflerle kaydedecek.

Formal
"Deftere kaydetmek"

— To literally or figuratively put someone on a 'list' (usually for a grudge or future action).

Yaptığın bu iyiliği deftere kaydettim.

Informal
"Kayda değer bulmamak"

— To not find something worthy of attention or mention.

Onun eleştirilerini kayda değer bulmuyorum.

Neutral
"Kayıtlara geçmek"

— To enter into the official records (passive).

Olay, polis kayıtlarına 'kaza' olarak geçti.

Formal
"Kayıtsız kalmak"

— To remain indifferent or unresponsive (unrelated to saving, but shares the root 'kayıt').

Bu haksızlığa kayıtsız kalamayız.

Neutral
"Kayıt kuyut"

— A reduplication meaning 'all sorts of records and paperwork'.

Bunca kayıt kuyut işiyle kim uğraşacak?

Informal
"Kayıt açmak"

— To open a support ticket or a new entry in a system.

Sorununuz için bir arıza kaydı açtım.

Professional
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